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June 8, 2021 Duckworth Bipartisan Amendment to Invest $17 Billion in National Laboratories and DOE Facilities Passes the Senate Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 8, 2021 Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of Bipartisan U.S. Innovation And Competition Act Sen. Dick Durbin
June 8, 2021 Paycheck Fairness Act Sen. Dick Durbin
June 8, 2021 Durbin Questions Secretary Of State Blinken On Afghanisatn Sen. Dick Durbin
June 8, 2021 Tweet - "I'm glad that the Biden Administration is working to reunite families separated by President Trump, but we have a lot of work left to do. Far too many of these children remain adrift in a bureaucratic sea because of Trump's cruel zero-tolerance policy." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 8, 2021 Tweet - "Millions of women across this country who are doing the same jobs as their male colleagues are being paid less for the same work. The #PaycheckFairness Act would be an important step toward closing the wage gap. Any Senator who cares about #EqualPay should support this bill." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 8, 2021 Tweet - "Republicans love to bring up the notion of "catch & release" when it comes to our southern border. But data from a decade+ shows that 83% of non-detained immigrants attended every single one of their court hearings. Catch & release is a GOP fever dream--it's time we put it to bed." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 8, 2021 Tweet - "This is heartbreaking on so many levels. These children deserved better. Gun violence is traumatizing an entire generation before our eyes. We must act now to break the cycle of violence and suffering." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 8, 2021 Tweet - "Today, I'll join with @SenBlumenthal to re-introduce the Women's Health Protection Act in the Senate. Passing the #WHPA would be a critical step towards ensuring people across the U.S. have access to safe, legal abortions. #ActForAbortionAccess." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 8, 2021 Tweet - "We cannot afford to allow our nation's essential supply chains to wither any further. Glad to see the Biden Admin. is making an effort to strengthen them--but Congress needs to act as well. And that starts by passing the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 8, 2021 Tweet - "I believe in the brains and brawn of Illinois' workers and researchers. I believe they can lead the world, as they have over and over again. Proud to have helped pass the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act today. I urge the House to pass it soon." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 8, 2021 Durbin Statement On Republican Filibuster Of Paycheck Fairness Act Sen. Dick Durbin
June 8, 2021 Tweet - "Sad to see Senate Republicans filibuster the #PaycheckFairness Act. There is no excuse for blocking this common sense measure from consideration. The women who helped carry America's families through this pandemic should not have to wait any longer for equal pay." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 8, 2021 Durbin Meets With South Suburban Coalition About Local Infrastructure Funding Sen. Dick Durbin
June 8, 2021 Reps. Schakowsky, Grijalva, and Slotkin Reintroduce SSI Restoration Act to Make Urgently Needed Updates to Help Seniors and Disabled Individuals Rep. Jan Schakowsky
June 8, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Congressional Ukraine Caucus Sends Letter to President Biden Ahead of His Meeting with Putin Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
June 7, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi: "Integrity Is What You Are When No One Is Looking, And This Episode Demonstrates A Shocking, Shocking Lack Of Corporate Integrity" Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
June 7, 2021 LaHood Reintroduces Bill to Invest in America's Bridge Infrastructure Rep. Darin LaHood
June 7, 2021 Election Protests Sen. Dick Durbin
June 7, 2021 Sens. Sullivan, Duckworth & Coons Reaffirm U.S.-ROK Alliance in Bipartisan Visit to South Korea Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 7, 2021 Schakowsky Statement Recognizing Pride Month Rep. Jan Schakowsky
June 7, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Reps Barr, Graves and McMorris-Rodgers Lead Over 60 House Republicans in Letter to President Biden on Nord Stream 2 Waiver Rep. Mike Bost, ...
June 7, 2021 Tweet - "Climate change is a threat to every aspect of American life. If we want to build a future on this planet for our children and grandchildren, then we need to get serious about addressing this crisis now. It cannot wait." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 7, 2021 Tweet - "This is why it is so important for the Senate to pass the bipartisan U.S. Innovation and Competition Act. We must secure our essential supply chains so that they are resilient during crises and shortages." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 7, 2021 Tweet - "This level of gun violence has tragically become a defining aspect of life in the modern U.S., but it doesn't have to be this way. Congress has the power to enact common sense, constitutional steps to help reduce gun violence. My prayers are with the victims and their families." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 7, 2021 Tweet - "Our service members should have the necessary modern, safe equipment to meet airlift capability, national security, and domestic needs--including for #COVID19 response. @SenDuckworth and I are calling for procurement of 8 additional C-130Js in FY22 to upgrade @AirNatlGuard units." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 7, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Sundar Pichai, Chief Executive Officer Alphabet Inc., the Hon. Susan Wojcicki Chief Executive Officer YouTube, the Hon. Kent Walker, Chief Legal Officer Alphabet Inc. and the Hon. Lorraine Twohill Chief Marketing Officer Google - Clarke, Schakowsky, and Colleagues Pen A Letter to Google Demanding and Audit on Racial Equity Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
June 6, 2021 Sens. Sullivan, Duckworth & Coons Visit Taipei to Underscore U.S. Support for Taiwan, Announce Allocation of 750,000 Vaccine Doses to Taiwan Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 4, 2021 Pascrell, Fitzpatrick, Bost Introduce Fire Station Construction Grants Act Rep. Mike Bost, ...
June 4, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth, Kelly Announce $372,000 In CARES Act Funding For Southland Development Authority Sen. Dick Durbin
June 4, 2021 Letter to President Joseph R. Biden - Meijer, Colleagues Press Biden Administration to Evacuate Afghan Partners Rep. Bill Foster, ...
June 4, 2021 LaHood: Governor Pritzker Broke His Promise to Illinoisans Rep. Darin LaHood
June 4, 2021 Letter to Senator Jon Tester, Chairman, Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Defense and Senator Richard Shelby, Vice Chairman, Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Defense - Duckworth, Durbin Lead Senators in Bipartisan Request for Additional C-130J Aircraft Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 4, 2021 Letter to Sen. Jon Tester, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, and Sen. Richard Shelby, Vice Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations - Durbin, Duckworth Lead Senators In Bipartisan Request For Additional C-130J Aircraft Sen. Dick Durbin
June 4, 2021 Davis, Walorski, Larson, Reed Issue Statement on Gao Report on Benefits Paid to Foster Youth by The Social Security Administration Rep. Danny Davis, ...
June 4, 2021 Letter to the Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States - Ahead of G7 Summit, Jayapal Leads Lawmakers in Urging Biden to Take Aggressive Steps to Ensure a Quick and Equitable Global Vaccine Distribution Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
June 3, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi On Announcement The US Will Soon Be Shipping An Additional 25 Million Vaccines Abroad: "To Help Others And Protect America, We've Passed The Time To Talk About Millions Of Doses, We Need To Be Talking About Billions" Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
June 3, 2021 Tweet - "Visited @mHUBChicago today to discuss a shortage of semiconductor chips that is impacting the automotive industry, including assembly plants in Chicago and Belvidere." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 3, 2021 Letter to Sen. Jon Tester, Chairman, Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Defense, and Sen. Richard Shelby, Vice Chairman, Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Defense - Durbin, Wicker Request Strong FY22 DOD Medical Research Funding Sen. Dick Durbin
June 3, 2021 Tweet - "Internet access keeps kids connected to school, patients connected to doctors, & families connected to each other. I'm joining my Senate colleagues to call on @USDA, @HUDgov, & @FCC to use a collaborative approach to improve broadband connectivity & promote the Lifeline program." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 3, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, and the Hon. Marcia Fudge, Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development - Durbin, Duckworth Join 18 Senators In Calling On Federal Agencies To Share Data, Work Together To Expand Access To High-Speed Internet Sen. Dick Durbin
June 3, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Elizabeth Fowler, Deputy Administrator and Director of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Innovation Center - Reps. Smith, Sewell Lead Bipartisan Push to Increase CMMI Transparency and Public Engagement Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
June 3, 2021 Tweet - "Senate Republicans are doing everything they can to put the United States on track for a solid second place finish. If we want to lead the world in the 21st century, we can't be pinching pennies." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 3, 2021 Letter to Dr. Patrick Breysse, Director of Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry - Rep. Schneider Leads Lake County Letter to CDC on EtO Report Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 2, 2021 Tweet - "The Senate should pass my bipartisan amendment with @SenBillCassidy to support domestic PPE manufacturers who stepped up in response to COVID-19. Our PPE in America Act will ensure our health care heroes do not face shortages of masks, gowns & gloves again." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 2, 2021 Tweet - "Gun violence is a public health crisis that requires not just thoughts and prayers, but urgent action. David Chipman will be ready on day one to carry out a mission that every Senator should support: taking common sense, constitutional steps to make our communities safer." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 2, 2021 Tweet - "On this #LouGehrigDay, I'm thinking about all those who get up every morning with the bravery to take on this terrible disease. We must finally commit to finding new treatments and a cure for ALS. We are all in this fight together." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 2, 2021 Cárdenas, E&C Leaders Applaud CPSC Vote on Infant Sleep Safety Rule Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
June 2, 2021 The Hill - Congress Must Protect Foster Youth by Passing the John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act Rep. Danny Davis, ...
June 2, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Denounces Syrian Dictator Bashar Al-Assad's Sham Reelection Victory Following A Decade Of Atrocities Against His Own People Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Date Title Politician
June 8, 2021 Duckworth Bipartisan Amendment to Invest $17 Billion in National Laboratories and DOE Facilities Passes the Senate Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 8, 2021 Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of Bipartisan U.S. Innovation And Competition Act Sen.Dick Durbin
June 8, 2021 Paycheck Fairness Act Sen.Dick Durbin
June 8, 2021 Durbin Questions Secretary Of State Blinken On Afghanisatn Sen.Dick Durbin
June 8, 2021 Tweet - "I'm glad that the Biden Administration is working to reunite families separated by President Trump, but we have a lot of work left to do. Far too many of these children remain adrift in a bureaucratic sea because of Trump's cruel zero-tolerance policy." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 8, 2021 Tweet - "Millions of women across this country who are doing the same jobs as their male colleagues are being paid less for the same work. The #PaycheckFairness Act would be an important step toward closing the wage gap. Any Senator who cares about #EqualPay should support this bill." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 8, 2021 Tweet - "Republicans love to bring up the notion of "catch & release" when it comes to our southern border. But data from a decade+ shows that 83% of non-detained immigrants attended every single one of their court hearings. Catch & release is a GOP fever dream--it's time we put it to bed." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 8, 2021 Tweet - "This is heartbreaking on so many levels. These children deserved better. Gun violence is traumatizing an entire generation before our eyes. We must act now to break the cycle of violence and suffering." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 8, 2021 Tweet - "Today, I'll join with @SenBlumenthal to re-introduce the Women's Health Protection Act in the Senate. Passing the #WHPA would be a critical step towards ensuring people across the U.S. have access to safe, legal abortions. #ActForAbortionAccess." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 8, 2021 Tweet - "We cannot afford to allow our nation's essential supply chains to wither any further. Glad to see the Biden Admin. is making an effort to strengthen them--but Congress needs to act as well. And that starts by passing the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 8, 2021 Tweet - "I believe in the brains and brawn of Illinois' workers and researchers. I believe they can lead the world, as they have over and over again. Proud to have helped pass the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act today. I urge the House to pass it soon." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 8, 2021 Durbin Statement On Republican Filibuster Of Paycheck Fairness Act Sen.Dick Durbin
June 8, 2021 Tweet - "Sad to see Senate Republicans filibuster the #PaycheckFairness Act. There is no excuse for blocking this common sense measure from consideration. The women who helped carry America's families through this pandemic should not have to wait any longer for equal pay." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 8, 2021 Durbin Meets With South Suburban Coalition About Local Infrastructure Funding Sen.Dick Durbin
June 8, 2021 Reps. Schakowsky, Grijalva, and Slotkin Reintroduce SSI Restoration Act to Make Urgently Needed Updates to Help Seniors and Disabled Individuals Rep.Jan Schakowsky
June 8, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Congressional Ukraine Caucus Sends Letter to President Biden Ahead of His Meeting with Putin Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
June 7, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi: "Integrity Is What You Are When No One Is Looking, And This Episode Demonstrates A Shocking, Shocking Lack Of Corporate Integrity" Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
June 7, 2021 LaHood Reintroduces Bill to Invest in America's Bridge Infrastructure Rep.Darin LaHood
June 7, 2021 Election Protests Sen.Dick Durbin
June 7, 2021 Sens. Sullivan, Duckworth & Coons Reaffirm U.S.-ROK Alliance in Bipartisan Visit to South Korea Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 7, 2021 Schakowsky Statement Recognizing Pride Month Rep.Jan Schakowsky
June 7, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Reps Barr, Graves and McMorris-Rodgers Lead Over 60 House Republicans in Letter to President Biden on Nord Stream 2 Waiver Rep.Mike Bost, ...
June 7, 2021 Tweet - "Climate change is a threat to every aspect of American life. If we want to build a future on this planet for our children and grandchildren, then we need to get serious about addressing this crisis now. It cannot wait." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 7, 2021 Tweet - "This is why it is so important for the Senate to pass the bipartisan U.S. Innovation and Competition Act. We must secure our essential supply chains so that they are resilient during crises and shortages." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 7, 2021 Tweet - "This level of gun violence has tragically become a defining aspect of life in the modern U.S., but it doesn't have to be this way. Congress has the power to enact common sense, constitutional steps to help reduce gun violence. My prayers are with the victims and their families." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 7, 2021 Tweet - "Our service members should have the necessary modern, safe equipment to meet airlift capability, national security, and domestic needs--including for #COVID19 response. @SenDuckworth and I are calling for procurement of 8 additional C-130Js in FY22 to upgrade @AirNatlGuard units." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 7, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Sundar Pichai, Chief Executive Officer Alphabet Inc., the Hon. Susan Wojcicki Chief Executive Officer YouTube, the Hon. Kent Walker, Chief Legal Officer Alphabet Inc. and the Hon. Lorraine Twohill Chief Marketing Officer Google - Clarke, Schakowsky, and Colleagues Pen A Letter to Google Demanding and Audit on Racial Equity Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
June 6, 2021 Sens. Sullivan, Duckworth & Coons Visit Taipei to Underscore U.S. Support for Taiwan, Announce Allocation of 750,000 Vaccine Doses to Taiwan Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 4, 2021 Pascrell, Fitzpatrick, Bost Introduce Fire Station Construction Grants Act Rep.Mike Bost, ...
June 4, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth, Kelly Announce $372,000 In CARES Act Funding For Southland Development Authority Sen.Dick Durbin
June 4, 2021 Letter to President Joseph R. Biden - Meijer, Colleagues Press Biden Administration to Evacuate Afghan Partners Rep.Bill Foster, ...
June 4, 2021 LaHood: Governor Pritzker Broke His Promise to Illinoisans Rep.Darin LaHood
June 4, 2021 Letter to Senator Jon Tester, Chairman, Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Defense and Senator Richard Shelby, Vice Chairman, Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Defense - Duckworth, Durbin Lead Senators in Bipartisan Request for Additional C-130J Aircraft Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 4, 2021 Letter to Sen. Jon Tester, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, and Sen. Richard Shelby, Vice Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations - Durbin, Duckworth Lead Senators In Bipartisan Request For Additional C-130J Aircraft Sen.Dick Durbin
June 4, 2021 Davis, Walorski, Larson, Reed Issue Statement on Gao Report on Benefits Paid to Foster Youth by The Social Security Administration Rep.Danny Davis, ...
June 4, 2021 Letter to the Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States - Ahead of G7 Summit, Jayapal Leads Lawmakers in Urging Biden to Take Aggressive Steps to Ensure a Quick and Equitable Global Vaccine Distribution Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
June 3, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi On Announcement The US Will Soon Be Shipping An Additional 25 Million Vaccines Abroad: "To Help Others And Protect America, We've Passed The Time To Talk About Millions Of Doses, We Need To Be Talking About Billions" Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
June 3, 2021 Tweet - "Visited @mHUBChicago today to discuss a shortage of semiconductor chips that is impacting the automotive industry, including assembly plants in Chicago and Belvidere." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 3, 2021 Letter to Sen. Jon Tester, Chairman, Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Defense, and Sen. Richard Shelby, Vice Chairman, Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Defense - Durbin, Wicker Request Strong FY22 DOD Medical Research Funding Sen.Dick Durbin
June 3, 2021 Tweet - "Internet access keeps kids connected to school, patients connected to doctors, & families connected to each other. I'm joining my Senate colleagues to call on @USDA, @HUDgov, & @FCC to use a collaborative approach to improve broadband connectivity & promote the Lifeline program." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 3, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, and the Hon. Marcia Fudge, Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development - Durbin, Duckworth Join 18 Senators In Calling On Federal Agencies To Share Data, Work Together To Expand Access To High-Speed Internet Sen.Dick Durbin
June 3, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Elizabeth Fowler, Deputy Administrator and Director of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Innovation Center - Reps. Smith, Sewell Lead Bipartisan Push to Increase CMMI Transparency and Public Engagement Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
June 3, 2021 Tweet - "Senate Republicans are doing everything they can to put the United States on track for a solid second place finish. If we want to lead the world in the 21st century, we can't be pinching pennies." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 3, 2021 Letter to Dr. Patrick Breysse, Director of Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry - Rep. Schneider Leads Lake County Letter to CDC on EtO Report Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 2, 2021 Tweet - "The Senate should pass my bipartisan amendment with @SenBillCassidy to support domestic PPE manufacturers who stepped up in response to COVID-19. Our PPE in America Act will ensure our health care heroes do not face shortages of masks, gowns & gloves again." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 2, 2021 Tweet - "Gun violence is a public health crisis that requires not just thoughts and prayers, but urgent action. David Chipman will be ready on day one to carry out a mission that every Senator should support: taking common sense, constitutional steps to make our communities safer." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 2, 2021 Tweet - "On this #LouGehrigDay, I'm thinking about all those who get up every morning with the bravery to take on this terrible disease. We must finally commit to finding new treatments and a cure for ALS. We are all in this fight together." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 2, 2021 Cárdenas, E&C Leaders Applaud CPSC Vote on Infant Sleep Safety Rule Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
June 2, 2021 The Hill - Congress Must Protect Foster Youth by Passing the John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act Rep.Danny Davis, ...
June 2, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Denounces Syrian Dictator Bashar Al-Assad's Sham Reelection Victory Following A Decade Of Atrocities Against His Own People Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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